Septic arthritis

TaraMiniminx

I was admitted for extreme pain in September last year with septic arthritis in my spine. I had never heard of it, despite being a nurse for 34 years. I was septic with a temperature of nearly 40. I apparently had infective endocarditis which had traveled to my spine. I was in hospital for three weeks and my right nip also became infected I have been on Ibtravenous and oral antibiotics for three months and off them just over a week before it moved to my right knee . I have had a further weeks oral antibiotics course. My knee is awful at the moment very swollen and painful despite the concoction of pain killers I take. Any advice gratefully appreciated ❤️

stickywicket

Sorry, I've no advice but I know it's extremwly painful. I hope the antibios work soon.

noddingtonpete

Hello @TaraMiniminx and welcome to the Community. We are friendly and supportive and I hope that will be your experience as well.

Have a look at the following from our website - I hope it will be of some help.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/septic-arthritis/

Please let us know how you get on.

Best wishes

Peter